Japan's top government ministers have denied reports that Tokyo is considering announcing the end of deflation, stating that their focus is on preventing a return to a prolonged period of falling prices.
China is set to target a five percent GDP growth and increase its military budget by over seven percent in 2024, reflecting the country's focus on economic and security challenges, according to an official government work report seen by AFP.
Gov. Kathy Hochul invited Biden administration aide Tom Perez, who is tasked with helping New York with the migrant crisis, to watch a Buffalo Bills playoff game in a VIP suite, sparking criticism.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy had a productive day, participating in a public meeting with PM Modi and later meeting with Ramoji Rao at Ramoji Film City to discuss potential improvements in governance and industrial development.
China will increase its defense spending by 7.2%, allocating 1.67 trillion yuan ($230.60 billion) to military spending, as tensions rise over Taiwan and the United States closely watches Beijing's strategic intentions and armed forces.
Despite an ongoing investigation into the murder of a former chief minister's brother, Dr Sunitha Reddy expressed her disappointment at the lack of attention from Delhi and suggested that YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's influence hindered national media coverage of her press conference.
Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt accuses Portland real estate mogul Jordan Schnitzer of attempting to influence the criminal justice system and alleges that Schnitzer is funding his opponent, Nathan Vasquez.
The archbishop of Canterbury and former Conservative ministers have joined forces with the opposition in the House of Lords to force through five amendments to the Rwandan deportation bill, leading to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's heaviest defeat in the Lords and requiring the legislation to go back to the Commons.
Israeli government releases audio recordings allegedly implicating two UNRWA teachers in Hamas' attack, raising questions about the authenticity of the recordings and leading to the suspension of funding to the relief agency by multiple countries.
Hunter Biden's former business partner, Tony Bobulinski, has filed a $10 million federal lawsuit claiming defamation by Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide, over accusations of involvement in "shady business dealing."
The Biden administration is pushing for a temporary cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, facing pressure for its handling of the conflict and urging Israel to allow more aid into Gaza.
Congress is expected to pass a bipartisan spending bill that includes funding for various government agencies and programs, with Republicans securing some spending cuts while Democrats rejected major policy changes.
Liberals and NDP shut down committee investigating the fired scientists who leaked information and worked with Chinese institutions, arguing that it is not an "urgent" situation.
Liberal and NDP MPs have blocked an investigation into a security breach at Canada's high-security infectious-disease laboratory in Winnipeg, which involved scientists providing confidential scientific information to China, leading to concerns about national security.
Conservative MPs accuse the Liberals of shutting down debate on the covert collaboration between two scientists at a lab in Winnipeg and China, as well as the government's response to the national security scandal surrounding the issue.
The FBI is searching for Majid Dastjani Farahani, an alleged Iranian spy, who is accused of planning to assassinate former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other American officials as revenge for the killing of Major General Qasem Soleimani.
George Galloway's press conference was filled with his trademark denunciations of the press, declarations of his new constituency knowledge, and nostalgic socialism, leaving journalists humiliated, amused, and satisfied.
Pro-Palestinian protesters claim they are being unfairly vilified after disrupting a reception attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Art Gallery of Ontario, accusing elected officials of shifting the focus away from Canada's position on the Israel-Hamas war.
The United States officials stress that the hunger crisis in Gaza is unacceptable and plan to prioritize the distribution of humanitarian assistance during their meetings with Minister Benny Gantz in Washington.
The Viasna human rights center reports that over 4,690 Belarusians have been convicted on politically-driven charges in the past three years as part of a crackdown on dissent by the authorities, with the scale of repression in Belarus surpassing that of neighboring Russia.
Deadly fighting between armed gangs and police escalates in Haiti, with gang alliance leader Jimmy Cherizier calling for the overthrow of the unelected government, as the country grapples with increasing violence, economic turmoil, and a lack of international support.
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, known for testifying that Donald Trump attempted to hijack a security limousine on January 6, is being sued by Tony Bobulinski for defamation over false claims made in her memoir about meetings between Bobulinski and Mark Meadows.
The Senate will vote on expanding and reauthorizing the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, which currently only covers claimants in Utah, Colorado, Nevada, and Arizona, to include Missouri and other states exposed to radiation.
Former RTÉ chairwoman Siún Ní Raghallaigh defends herself against her "enforced dismissal" by Minister for Media Catherine Martin, stating that the Minister took a hands-off approach and delegating through officials, and questioning the Minister's claim of direct communication between them.
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a successful two-day visit to Qatar, during which he emphasized the importance of cultural documentation and witnessed the signing of several agreements between the two nations.
House Republicans in charge of the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden are still planning to call Hunter Biden to testify in a public hearing, despite mixed reviews of his closed-door deposition and doubts about the effectiveness of a public hearing.
Senate Banking Committee Chair Sen. Sherrod Brown criticized companies for engaging in "shrinkflation," shrinking product sizes without lowering prices, in response to a tweet from Sesame Street's Cookie Monster expressing frustration with the practice.
Former business partner of Hunter Biden, Tony Bobulinski, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former Trump White House aide, alleging that she misrepresented a meeting between him and Mark Meadows, leading to damages to his reputation and seeking damages of at least $10 million.
Liberal and NDP MPs have blocked a parliamentary investigation into a security breach at Canada's high-security infectious-disease laboratory in Winnipeg, where two scientists were fired for providing confidential scientific information to China.
The Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development (NEFGAD) has warned President Bola Tinubu that the expatriate employment levy introduced by his government is discriminatory, duplicative, and anti-investment, and has demanded a halt to the policy due to the dire diplomatic implications it could have.
Former Hunter Biden business partner Tony Bobulinski is suing ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson for defamation and implying that he was involved in a "shady business dealing" with then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
Germany's recent behavior, including revealing military secrets and hesitating to send desperately needed missiles to Ukraine, raises questions about whether its strategic relations with Britain are less important than with Russia, and calls for a more cautious approach towards Germany in security and foreign policy.
Daily Kos shows support for the Black community and encourages participation in the upcoming elections.
Real estate tycoon Mohamed Hadid, father of models Gigi and Bella Hadid, has called President Biden a "Zionist criminal" and declared that he and others will be "hunted down" like Nazis for their support of Israel, claiming that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and stating "Free Palestine" with an ominous warning.
James Biden falsely claimed that a Florida hedge fund owner forgave a $225,000 loan to him during his testimony in the recent impeachment inquiry, when in fact a secret third party has allegedly assumed and will repay the debt.
Pawan Kalyan is prioritizing the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, relying on helicopters for travel in order to campaign extensively across the state.
Jeremy Corbyn has instructed lawyers to take legal action against Nigel Farage for making "highly defamatory" statements about him on his GB News show, accusing Farage of spreading "disgusting and malicious lies" and linking Corbyn to an antisemitic conspiracy theory.
Jeremy Corbyn is taking legal action against Nigel Farage over a defamatory statement, stating that he cannot allow these lies to go unchallenged.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa, his first lady, and other government officials for alleged corruption and human rights abuses, while also revoking Zimbabwe-specific sanctions and terminating the country's national emergency.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other senior leaders due to allegations of rights abuses and corruption.
Governor of Plateau state Caleb Mutfwang blames the economic hardship faced by Nigerians on the previous administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari, stating that the current government inherited a worse economy than in 1999.
Congressional leaders have released a government funding bill that would keep the government open until October and includes compromises on various issues, with Republicans highlighting cuts to certain agencies and Democrats celebrating full funding for programs such as the "WIC" program and rental assistance.
George Galloway, newly sworn-in MP for Rochdale, compared Israel's actions in Gaza to the Holocaust and questioned why mainstream politicians criticized his stance, citing a possible case of genocide according to the International Court of Human Rights.
The United States is imposing sanctions on Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other senior leaders over alleged abuses in the country following disputed elections.
Jason Galanis, a former associate of Hunter Biden who is currently serving a prison sentence, told Republican impeachment investigators that the 'Biden lift' was the reason they did business together, as they believed Hunter's association with Joe Biden would help them close lucrative deals and gain credibility.
The UK Prime Minister's spokesperson accuses BBC presenter Chris Packham of being "irresponsible" for defending the right of environmental activists to protest outside the homes of MPs for Just Stop Oil, citing concerns over politicians' safety.
The Ministry of Finance in Ghana warns that passing the anti-gay bill could have negative economic consequences, including the potential loss of $3.8 billion in World Bank financing and the derailing of the IMF bailout program and debt restructuring exercise.
China's top political advisory body, the CPPCC, has played a crucial role in addressing medical service costs and improving livelihoods through proposals and policies.
Google faces backlash and calls for its breakup from lawmakers, including Senator J.D. Vance, due to allegations of racial and historical bias in its AI technology.
The publication of a sensitive phone call among German air force officers has led to criticism and calls for investigation, as the German government faces questions and backlash from both domestic and international sources.